A damn good time! These queens deliver f-ing fabulous performances!!! Amazing, sexy service, good food, great drinks! A standout experience! read more

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Rise bar brunch... so fun,, inclusive and uplifting.... +surprisingly great food! Worth a visit!!! Go Rise Drag brunch!! read more

Great food, talented performers, awesome staff. Thank you so much for all the fun! :) :) :)

So much fun Came a ton! Food was amaze It's not a phase! Talent and strong drinks Even saw some twinks ! P read more

Monday at 5pm = $32 for one drink. This definitely wasn't a top shelf cocktail either. Don't get me started on the small plastic cups they use. The bartender was unresponsive and inattentive. For $32 a drink you'd expect a little more service; at least a smile. In response to owner: that's fair. I love how you focused solely on the price and dismissed the abysmal service. Appreciate it. read more

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Jamie W and I are still getting used to Hell's Kitchen as a gay bastion because we've previously gravitated toward the West Village for our apparently deviant shenanigans. However, we were previously encouraged by the spontaneous line dancing on the bar at Flaming Saddles, and now this place stood out to us for its pink-lit spaciousness and welcoming vibe. It was about 4:30PM when we arrived, so it was way too early for any drag shows. We made do bopping to Beyoncé's "Lemonade" on the big screen. The weather was sunny and balmy outside, so we were quite happy to feel the breezes coming in through the open storefront. We were surprised there wasn't a mixed crowd during the daylight. It was just the boys. Their cocktail menu has some enticing summertime choices like the Cold Brew Martini and the Espolon Aperol Sunset, but we ended up getting a couple of $15.36 Mango Frozen Margaritas (Photo 10). This was the right tropical antidote for stress-related urbaniia. Am I right, ladies? Rise definitely has the right vibe in the right neighborhood. Loving Hell's Kitchen. I look forward to our next visit. COCKTAILS - 4 stars...the mango kick was a nice daytime treat AMBIANCE - 4 stars...lots of elbow room SERVICE - 4 stars...friendly and chatty TOTAL - 4 stars...Rise up, my brothers! RELATED - Thirsty in NYC? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/gY6aMjGGji read more

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AMAAAAZZZZING!!! Fantastic service, awesome food, cool as F*ck performers. It's a can't miss, peeps. The atmosphere is hyped and ambiance is curated thoughtfully. read more

Rise is basically a pillar of gay nightlife in Hell's Kitchen. It's the Cheers of NYC for the gays--no matter when you go, you're running into someone you know. When you walk in, you're in the original Rise space (still don't know how we used to pack in there like sardines every weekend). Head right and you'll hit Shine Lounge, which they added after expanding during COVID. They've got one of the best happy hours in the area--BOGO every day from 4-9pm. You get a card and can even use it on another visit if you don't finish it (just don't forget to tip). The doorman is super friendly and instantly recognizable by his voice.. if you know, you know. But they are strict about IDs, so don't even try it. Friday and Saturday nights are packed wall-to-wall, and somehow every night out ends here. Sunday Funday? Same story. They've got drag almost every night (except Fri/Sat), free bingo on Tuesdays, and honestly one of the best drag brunches in the city with fun themes. Food's served till 10 too. As nightlife in NYC keeps changing, Rise feels like one of the few spots that's always gonna be there. read more

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Sabrina & Olivia drag was so fun Go for the performers, stay for the alcohol ! Go here read more

Sunday drag show. 4th time coming here while visiting annually (so 4th year) and they are soooooo fucking fun! Just come and plan to get drunk while being dumb and you'll have a great ASS TIME. Drag roulette at the end is soooo good. They didn't know any of the words to the random song I requested but because I tipped enough, they played! Looooove it. These drag queens are must watch for brunch read more

This is a fun and lively bar ... offering fun drag brunches at the the weekend and on national holidays. Expanded a few years ago and staffed with incredibly friendly and efficient team ... fun fun fun ... read more

The food to the ambience to the show was amazing I'm definitely coming back with my friends and family read more

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Amazing. Best time ever. Cured a level 7 hangover. Celine and Whitney forever I can't wait to come back

A staple bar in HKs for sure. Always reliable, service is pretty decent for how busy this place is and staff members are friendly. I wish tabs wouldn't automatically close with every transaction, but not a huge determent for me. read more

I'll be honest I've been to plenty of drag shows at bars and clubs, and to a drag brunch at LIPS twice. Loved the experience, for all those but this was something else. In a HUGELY positive way! I got a breakfast burger with all the works, we're talking tomatoes lettuce, egg, etc. was it messy? Yes, but in a good way. It's all you can drink so baby drink up. And don't even get me started on the queens. Yes the place is semi smaller in comparison to maybe other drag brunches but that works in YOUR favor. The intimacy results in more attention for you! The queens were amazing, unique, and took personal requests. read more

came here to celebrate my sons 21st bday and they did not disappoint. best drag show i've seen. It's a bottomless brunch but you can pick which drink package you want or if you don't drink you just need to order two drinks even if they are non alcoholic. I got the avocado toast it came with tater tots and I got a side of scrambled eggs. it was good, one won got the french toast says it was amazing. mt other won got the chicken sandwich he loved it and my cousin got the steak with eggs she also enjoyed it. or waiter was get attentive. and I felt they should automatically ass the gratuity. we had so much fun we laughed and danced the entertainment is amazing. 10/10. will definitely come again. read more

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Izzy Uncut & Black Widow we're UH-MAZINGGGG and the food + drinks were delicious Would definitely come back

We had a lot of fun at Drag Brunch at Rise. The show was funny and engaging! They had audience members come on stage to play some games. The atmosphere was lively and fun! The food was pretty solid. The tater tots were good! The drinks were fine but nothing special. They have boozy brunch package options. read more

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I had an amazing time at drag brunch, great food, great staff, better queens. highly recommend

Amazing drag brunch. The staff here always works hard to create a safe and secure space.

My favorite drag brunch ever in my entire life I don't usually enjoy drag brunch! But this show changed my entire perception! Thank you all fir making the moment memorable read more

AMAZING! Best Drag Brunch ever! Denis was incredible - best service ever. Love Inita D!

Drag performance was amazing! They were both great The food was good. The drinks were good. And we celebrated our ur friends birthday read more

Amazing drag show. Good food, too! Izzie Uncut and The Black Widow were amazing! Drag Roulette was a huge hit. LOVE LOVE LOVE

My husband and I stopped in for a drink, but unfortunately had a very unpleasant experience at the door. A patron in front of us was searching through his bag, so we paused briefly to see what was causing the delay. The doorman abruptly scolded us, apparently assuming we were trying to cut ahead, which was completely unnecessary. A business, especially a gay-owned one, should make guests feel welcome not reprimanded. I never considered this a "go-to" place before, and after this experience, it's definitely a "never again." read more

Used to love this place, but a Drag Race viewing party with no drag host feels like a sign of where priorities are headed. Somehow there's always money for new TVs and upgrades, but not to pay local drag artists fairly? Queer spaces should uplift queer talent, not phase it out. read more

A wonderful vibe with wonderful Queens, but it was ultimately ruined by their AI Generated graphics. I was having a great time until an AI Katy Perry started mouthing gibberish to me, and an AI Drag Queen explained the rules of their "Drag Roulette." So much wonderful, queer, artistic talent absolutely pooped on because of the cheap AI generated graphics and videos. How are you going to call yourself a queer bar while also disrespecting queer artists with your AI generated BS? It's obscene, offensive, and inconsiderate to the people who made the content that was scraped to create those graphics. You charge $30 for a plate of food. You can afford to hire a queen to make a video, or a graphic designer to make graphics for your shows. Have some respect to the people who are the REASON YOU HAVE A BUSINESS. Without REAL, NON-AI DRAG QUEENS you wouldn't have a business. To use Gen AI is to fart in their face and kick them in the stomach. Do better. Don't be a cheap P.O.S. read more

Drag brunch was so fun! Izzy Uncut and Skye Walker did an amazing job! . Food and service were good.

Rise Bar NYC - A Hell's Kitchen Favorite! For over 10 years, Rise Bar NYC has been one of the best spots in Hell's Kitchen! From drag shows, DJs, and karaoke to amazing weekly events, it's the perfect place to grab drinks with friends--whether for happy hour (2-for-1 daily from 4-9 PM) or a late-night dance party! Shoutout to the incredible staff--Brian, Savar, Cloudio, Jay, Alex, and the whole team--for serving up great cocktails with a smile! Plus, with a dedicated security team, you'll always feel safe and welcomed. ‍ Big thanks to the management for creating this amazing space for our community, and to John Blair & his late partner, Beto, for their lasting impact. If you haven't been to Rise Bar, you're missing out--go support this amazing LGBTQ+ spot! #RiseBarNYC #Hellskitchen #LGBTQBar #DragShow #KaraokeNight #GayNYC #Nightlife #SupportLocal read more

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One of the best dance disco gay bars in NYC. Been here multiple times and the DJ/music is always on point and poppin! The drinks, bouncers, bartenders are super duper nice and I even met Tracy, one of the managers! She's so so nice, and very friendly. It's always a good time here. read more

10/10 wonderful experience during drag brunch!!! Food and drinks are delicious. Great atmosphere, lots of fun. Waiters and bartenders are also fantastic. Definitely recommend!!! read more

Came for drag brunch, it was absolutely amazing! Our server, Venice was so welcoming, answering all of our questions, and made sure my glass was always full. Our two drag hosts- Zeta Jones & Inita D- were both incredible and the show was wonderful. Plus the bar has such a fun vibe. Will definitely be back next time in in the city! read more

Best 'going out' bar in HK, hands down. They also are really great with their daily happy hours. It's a hot spot in the neighborhood for a reason. read more

Such a fun drag brunch! The queens were fantastic & truly knew how to make it a party. Drinks were never half empty- the staff were phenomenal. Absolutely recommend! read more

Went for the entertainment which was fabulous but equally as good was the food. Highly recommend for anyone who is looking for a high energy, fun, brunch for any occasion or none at all. read more

So much fun! The food is pricey but really tasty. My niece had the French toast, which was sublime... almost as good as my chicken & waffles. The waffles had sweet colorful candy pearls in them, and the chicken was crisp, savory, and plentiful. Even the kale salad was delectable... and they are definitely not stingy with the tater tots. The show was a hoot and a half, and we all enjoyed. Not sure why they make everyone order 2 drinks when you're ordering food. But all in all, amazing. My nieces and nephew are all LGBT and it meant so much to share their first drag show! read more

What an incredible drag brunch experience!! The queens were on fire, the drinks were flowing, the chicken n waffles were amazing! Cannot speak highly enough of the experience and our amazing waiter Josh! Can't wait to come back again! read more

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had a spiritual experience at drag brunch come here as soon as possible. drinks? flowing. food? enough. queens? yeah girl. read more

great show. great food. great drinks. the drag show served. The waiters kept the drinks flowing.

Fabulous drag brunch. Welcoming community and great performers. Food was great and the atmosphere was awesome read more